Nestlé backs special duties to aid local coffee industry
Nestlé Philippines Inc. supports the use of collected special duties on imported coffee products by the government to develop the country’s domestic coffee industry, a ranking executive said......»»
‘Cafe by day, bar by night’: 7 Metro Manila coffee shops that serve cocktails in the evening
Get your caffeine and booze fix in these Metro Manila coffee shops that transform into bars in the after hours!.....»»
Jollibee opens first Common Man Coffee Roasters in Philippines
The Jollibee Group has successfully brought Singapore’s Common Man Coffee Roasters to the Philippines, with the opening of its first cafe at the Ayala Triangle Gardens......»»
DTI adopts SRP changes for coffee, salt product variants
DTI adopts SRP changes for coffee, salt product variants.....»»
Bacolod council backs STEM program at Mansilingan Agro-Industrial HS
Bacolod council backs STEM program at Mansilingan Agro-Industrial HS.....»»
Lacson says Iloilo guv backs NIR
Lacson says Iloilo guv backs NIR.....»»
Garcia backs DOE’s oil, gas search proposal in Alegria
Garcia backs DOE’s oil, gas search proposal in Alegria.....»»
FARMGATE PRICES LOW | Lacson backs DA probe on possible pork price manipulation
FARMGATE PRICES LOW | Lacson backs DA probe on possible pork price manipulation.....»»
Lacson backs move to revert school opening to June
Lacson backs move to revert school opening to June.....»»
Bacolod mayor backs balanced implementation of PUV modernization
Bacolod mayor backs balanced implementation of PUV modernization.....»»
Marbil vows legal aid for cops facing court cases
The Philippine National Police eyes outsourcing a law firm to help PNP personnel facing court cases related to their duties, PNP chief Gen. Rommel Marbil said yesterday......»»
House expedites release of P35M aid for Davao disaster victims
The House of Representatives, in collaboration with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is expediting the release of P35 million in financial aid and 17,500 food packs to assist the seven congressional districts affected by recent flooding and landslides in the Davao Region. Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez emphasized the urgency of their efforts, aiming to provide substantial assistance to the nearly 45,000 affected families and over 187,000 individuals in the region. Coordination with the Department of Social Welfare and Development is underway to swiftly release PHP5 million to each district through the Assistance to Individuals in Crisis Situations program. The financial aid will support various relief efforts, including infrastructure reconstruction and medical assistance. Tingog Party-list representatives also expressed their commitment to ensuring the assistance reaches those most in need......»»
Masantol residents get cash aid from local gov t
Masantol residents get cash aid from local gov t.....»»
Philippines launches campaign to boost halal industry
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Tuesday launched a four-year plan to boost the halal industry, hoping to turn the country into a leading halal hub in the Asia-Pacific region by 2028. Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan "aspires to establish the Philippines as a customer-focused, collaborative, comprehensive, and comp.....»»
Philippines launches campaign to boost halal industry
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Tuesday launched a four-year plan to boost the halal industry, hoping to turn the country into a leading halal hub in the Asia-Pacific region by 2028. Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan "aspires to establish the Philippines as a customer-focused, collaborative, comprehensive, and comp.....»»
Philippines to revitalize seaweed industry to regain top exporter
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday vowed to revitalize the country's seaweed industry by beefing up the government support to local seaweed producers and boosting the potential of the second biggest export earner in Philippine aquaculture. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel expressed optimism about the Philippine seaweed industry's potential t.....»»
Philippines to revitalize seaweed industry to regain top exporter
MANILA, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines' Department of Agriculture (DA) on Monday vowed to revitalize the country's seaweed industry by beefing up the government support to local seaweed producers and boosting the potential of the second biggest export earner in Philippine aquaculture. Philippine Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel expressed optimism about the Philippine seaweed industry's potential t.....»»
Special prosecutor for crimes vs journalists sought
United Nations special rapporteur on freedom of opinion and expression Irene Khan has recommended the appointment of special prosecutors who would handle crimes against journalists and other human rights defenders......»»
Marcos declares Feb. 9 a special non-working day for Chinese New Year
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared February 9, a Friday, as a special non-working day in the country for the celebration of Chinese New Year. The Palace issued Proclamation No. 453, making the declaration. “The declaration of 09 February 2024, Friday, as an additional special non-working day throughout the country will give.....»»
PSAC backs government efforts in local talent retention
The jobs sector of the Private Sector Advisory Council expressed support for President Marcos’ efforts aimed at bolstering local talent retention, enhancing vocational training and streamlining business processes in the Philippines......»»
Marcos hands over P210-M aid to El Niño-hit Mindanao LGUs, provinces
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. distributed millions worth of aid to local officials in a bid to help Mindaoan farmers and fisherfolks reeling from the effects of the devastating El Niño......»»